Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
You can choose from ten weekly Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport flights. The 05:05 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHM to MCO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Orlando — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BHM to MCO flights. An impressive 81.65% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BHM and MCO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Currently, R 1,328 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,853. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BHM to MCO by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHM to MCO.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
BHM's address is 5900 Airport Highway.
79% of flights departing from Birmingham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHM? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MCO:
Travel at your own speed with a Orlando International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Orlando and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Orlando. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Orlando International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Orlando during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHM to MCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Orlando is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north of Orlando, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key highlights.
